Don’t you wish you were in your bed, with your pillow and your comforter? Imagine the blinds are dropped all the way to the window sill. They’re tilted in a way that not one flicker of light shines in. I know. Its painful to think about. Everyone loves a good night’s sleep, and everyone probably wishes they were in that cozy cotton cocoon right now.

It is generally the rule in Florida that the transfer of a mortgage note transfers with it the related mortgage. The mortgage note is regarded as the principal item with the mortgage being regarded as a mere accessory. Hence the adage "the mortgage follows the note." The Restatement (Third) of Property provides in Mortgages section 5.

Florida law provides for a certain exemption for annuities. Florida Statute section 222.14 provides that "the proceeds of annuity contracts issued to citizens or residents of the state, upon whatever form, shall not in any case be liable to attachment, garnishment ... or legal process in favor of any creditor ... of the person who is the beneficiary of such annuity contract, unless the ...

In reading articles posted in this blog, I hope it is impressed upon you to understand the risks you are accepting in your contract and what to do if you encounter a risk, as well as those risks you are flowing down or allocating to your subcontractors. Construction is inherently risky so you want to know what to do when you encounter certain situations or occurrences, and i ...

Chronic pain is debilitating and life altering for sufferers all around the country and world. One of the most common chronic pain diseases is arthritis, which causes joint inflammation and degeneration. Although many believe arthritis only affects older people, there are many juvenile sufferers as well.

When someone gets injured in a car accident, one of the biggest issues they may face is returning to work. If the injuries are minor, the person may be able to return to work even if it is with limited capabilities. However, if the injuries are severe, the person may have to stay at home to recover for a long period of time. An injured person may face some medical restrictions.

Some types of neck injuries from an auto accident may require neck fusion surgery which may involve a long rehabilitation period. An auto accident can cause several types of serious injuries, which may require surgery to heal completely. When the neck suffers a serious impact in an auto accident, the discs or bones can get damaged or disjointed.

citizenship > Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJ) As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have handled quite a few Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) cases. Below are some frequently asked questions about SIJ program. What is the purpose of the Special Immigrant Juvenile program? The purpose of the SIJ program is to help foreign children in the United States who have been ...

Most people know the fear and anxiety of seeing the flashing lights of a police car behind them all too well. People break traffic laws, sometimes completely inadvertently. Most traffic stops aren’t much more than a serious inconvenience, but some violations or the accumulation of multiple violations can impact your wallet, driving privileges, and insurance premiums.

If you are reading this post, it is likely that you are one of the hundreds of thousands of Americans who are struggling to pay their bills as the country continues to cope with the economic recession. Because the recession has resulted in many people losing their jobs (and the inability of many college graduates to secure their first job), a large number of Georgians have been ...

You didn’t go to law school to be a salesperson. But, for solos and small firms, every new client is technically a sale. Clients need to choose you to represent them and you need to convey to them why you are the right lawyer for the job. Thankfully, selling yourself as the right lawyer for the job isn’t like selling cars.

Written by Anya Van Veen • July 31st, 2015 • Probate Litigation, Probate Administration, In Fiel v. Hoffman, the Florida appellate court decided that the Florida Slayer Statute and the Florida probate code statute regarding the effect of undue influence on the validity of a will mean what they say.

As a lawyer, there are certain things we can and can’t do or say. The state rules of professional responsibility dictate how lawyers must conduct themselves in practicing law. We can offer legal advice. We can represent clients in court. We can’t tell our friends and family confidential information about our clients, even if it’s really really interesting.

The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C., believes that it may be possible for a driver to stay in control of their vehicle by following a few simple precautions. A large number of car accidents are caused by drivers losing control of their vehicles. While in some cases the driver may lose control of the vehicle due to a mechanical failure, in others it is totally avoidable.

Buy-Sell Agreements and Getting Out of Business When people go into business, they rarely think of how to get out. Even so, it’s one of the most important things they should consider. Sometimes the business owners have an agreement between them in place; many times, however, they don’t. Avoid the anguish and headaches of a long, drawn-out corporate break-up and have a buy-sel ...

What If Your Child Suffers Injury at Camp? July 31, 2015 Eric Block No comments According to statistics published by the American Camp Association (ACA),1 an estimated 11 million children attend thousands of overnight and day camps across the United States on an annual basis. While camps can provide entertainment, education, and a social environment for kids, it can also pre ...

What Happens If I Am Partially At Fault for My Car Accident? by Anthony Bruning | Jul 31, 2015 | Auto Accident | Auto accidents are often a complex matter. They can involve negligence or recklessness on the part of a driver. There are also accidents which are the result of driver error on the part of more than one driver.

On June 16, 2015, a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) hearing officer issued a decision against KCD Financial, Inc. following a hearing in connection with Disciplinary Proceeding No. 2011025851501. The thrust of FINRA’s initial complaint centered around KCD and its representatives’ misleading advertisements for a CD-finder or CD-locator service, as well as the sal ...